climate change
Climate change and migration vote on the Agenda This Week
Defence, climate change and migration are the three issues topping the EU’s agenda this week, with discussions and a vote that could shape EU policies in the long run. On Monday and Tuesday (26-27 September), EU defence ministers are in…
Greenland’s Huge Annual Ice Loss Is Even Worse than Thought
The huge annual losses of ice from the Greenland cap are even worse than thought, according to new research which also shows that the melt is not a short-term blip but a long-term trend. The melting Greenland ice sheet is…
Leonardo DiCaprio Given Rival Invitations to Visit Great Barrier Reef
Scientists and tour operators on the Great Barrier Reef have extended a “non-political” offer to show Leonardo DiCaprio the impacts of coral bleaching, after the Queensland government responded to the actor’s comments on bleaching by inviting him to visit the…
France Bans the Use of Plastic Crockery and Cutlery to Aid Battle against Climate Change
Plastic crockery and cutlery is to be banned in France unless it is made from biologically sourced materials. The law comes into force in 2020. It is part of a French environmental initiative called the Energy Transition for Green Growth, part…
Boosting Global Renewables, One Island at a Time
Islands from the Caribbean to the South China Sea are perhaps best known for their beautiful beaches, azure waters and rich sea life, but they are rich in something else as well: renewable energy. In most small island developing states…
Indian Scientists Design Solar Tree to Save Space for Solar Power Generation
NEW DELHI — Indian scientists have designed a “solar tree” that they hope will help overcome one of the key challenges the country faces in the generation of solar power. With photovoltaic panels placed at different levels on branches made…
Cities Are at the Frontline of the Energy Transition
Cities dominate energy demand, and by extension are responsible for a significant share of carbon emissions. In 2013, the world’s urban areas accounted for about 64% of global primary energy use and produced 70% of the planet’s carbon dioxide emissions.…